April 15, 2026
Idea and Concept for the Federal Forum on Legal and Rule-of-Law Literacy
Transdisciplinary Knowledge Exchange and Networking
What It's All About
The Federal Forum on Law and Rule of Law Education is a two-day conference that brings together practitioners and experts from the fields of the judiciary, education, social services, academia, and politics. At the heart of the forum is the exchange of experiences and the opportunity to connect with others working to promote understanding of the law and the rule of law. Together, we want to explore how legal knowledge can be communicated in a way that is accessible, easy to understand, and tailored to different audiences – helping to strengthen public awareness and understanding of the law and the rule of law.
Our Goals and Questions
- Identifying Needs: Where do gaps in knowledge, difficulties in understanding, or a lack of access to information about the law and the rule of law exist among the general public? What target groups and tasks for legal education arise from this?
- Services and Gaps: What topics are relevant to people who have had little contact with the law and Rechtsstaat (constitutional state) so far - whether because they have questions or reservations about the legal system, face particular barriers to accessing information in their daily lives, or are not yet sufficiently reached by existing services? What resources are already available, and where are suitable formats still lacking?
- Methods and Tools: How can we communicate legal content in a way that resonates with our target audiences? What challenges do we face, and what best-practice examples can inspire us?
- Building a Network: Which institutions and groups of people are active in legal education, and how can we better connect with them? How can we foster productive collaboration between experts in law and education? How can we work together to launch specific projects and create a sustainable network?
Who is participating
The conference is aimed at legal professionals from across the entire judicial system (particularly judges and attorneys), judicial officers, political educators, teachers, and professionals in social work, academia, publishing, journalism, and politics.
Program and Format
You can look forward to keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and lively panel discussions. The results of the conference will be documented and are expected to be published in a conference proceedings volume. It is particularly important to us to incorporate a variety of perspectives. About the Program
Date and Location
Date: Friday, November 27, through Saturday, November 28, 2026
Location: Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur (Leipzig University of Applied Sciences for Technology, Business, and Culture), Trefftz Building, Gustav-Freytag-Straße 43-45, 04277 Leipzig
Join and Sign Up
Participation is open to anyone interested. We particularly welcome applications from the fields of education, law, media, and social services. In collaboration with the Förderverein Forum Recht, a limited number of participation scholarships are available. Law students at the University of Leipzig can participate as part of a key skills seminar.
Call for Contributions: Proposals for the Program could be submitted from April 14 to June 28, 2026.
Registration: Registration for free participation has been open since June 1, 2026.
Contact:
Thomas Stelzl, Head of Outreach and Education
bundesforum@stiftung-forum-recht.de